Once Cretinism Is Detected During Infancy, the Child Is Treated

Multiple Choice

Once cretinism is detected during infancy, the child is treated to prevent a severe intellectual disability by

A) being placed on a special diet that restricts phenylalanine as early as possible.
B) surgical implantation of a tube to drain fluid from the brain into the abdomen to minimize brain damage.
C) being placed on thyroid hormone replacement.
D) being given large doses of vitamin A and B-12.